Submersible
Technology Competition
MATE-296.5
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Instructors:
Frank Barrows & Tom Rebold |
Credit: 3.5 units |
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Time:
6-730PM Fri + Labs By Arrangement |
Room:
Auto-101 |
TEXTS: Various
reference books not required for purchase, for example:
Bohm, Harry and Vickie Jensen. 1997.
"Build Your Own Underwater Robot and Other Wet Projects." ISBN
# 0-9681610-0-6 or contact Vickie Jensen vjensen@telus.net for
ordering information.
Jensen, Vickie and Harry Bohm. In
press. "Introduction to Underwater Technology & Vehicle
Design." Contact Jill Zande at the MATE Center, 831-646-3082 or jzande@marinetech.org for ordering
information.
Robot Builders Bonanza
MATERIALS: A
single 3.5" floppy disk for shuttling programs
1
Quad-ruled notebook
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this class, student teams will work on the
design, prototyping and operations of competition class remotely operated
vehicles (ROVs). Projects may include
frame design, construction, propulsion, control systems, power electronics, and
auxiliary systems. Recommended MATE-55.
OBJECTIVES:
A) Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity,
mechanics, controls, waterproofing and other technical areas
B) Design solutions to technical problems
C) Research technical literature and specifications
to select components
D) Build and evaluate prototypes
E) Demonstrate effective team interaction and
communication skills
GRADES
5 homework assignments 50 points
Team evaluations 25 points
Quiz
25 points
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total 100
points
A
- 90 points
B
- 80 points
C
- 65 points
D
- 50 points
OFFICE AND PHONE:
Frank Barrows: Auto
101 646-4189 Hours:
Tom Rebold: SS-108A 645-1327 Hours:
M4-5,T&TH: 130-230, W5-6, F1-2
TOPIC OUTLINE:
Project overview,
management, selection of teams
Shop procedures, safety
concerns
Principles of engineering
design
Principles of AC/DC
electricity, test equipment, fabrication
Motor selection: thrust,
power consumption, seals
Frame design and
construction
Motor controllers, micro
controllers and associated electronics
Control system
programming
Tether design: packaging
and power verses weight tradeoffs
Camera choices, housings,
techniques of waterproofing
Sampling/ancillary
equipment
Subsystem testing and
documentation
System Integration and
testing
Design reviews with
industry representatives
Operations and piloting
Packing and shipping